Having a beautiful garden doesn’t mean you need to spend hours every week digging, planting, weeding, and watering. With the right low-maintenance design ideas, you can create a stunning outdoor space ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks ...

A hummingbird or two visiting your backyard garden consistently is truly magical. If you want more moments with hummingbirds, and you want them reliably, all season long, the single best thing you can ...

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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As spring approaches, many are eager to start their own backyard gardens. We have a collection of articles that provide expert tips and advice for successful gardening. From essential tools and soil ...

Columbus gardeners, it’s time to show off those green thumbs! The Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards is back for a sixth year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work of local gardeners. Submit a ...

Well, it’s not about saving money for some people, anyway—like the folks who pay $2,000 for someone else to build raised beds in their yard, and drop another $20 a pop for someone to come and yank ...

57% of Americans say growing their own food saves money, and 39% expect their backyard projects to pay for themselves within two years. Surplus harvests are strengthening communities, with 67% sharing ...

• Angel Black dreamed of growing food in her Culver City backyard, but her gardens always failed. • The problem: a lawn that monopolized the backyard’s sunny spots, leaving the food-growing areas ...